Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL
#5381
Motorola XOOM 2 3G MZ616
#6731Category Breakdown
Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL
Motorola XOOM 2 3G MZ616
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
63.863.8
Overall
54.954.0
Summary
- The Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL features a higher resolution 10.1-inch IPS LCD display at 1920 x 1200 pixels, providing sharper visuals compared to the Motorola XOOM 2 3G MZ616's 800 x 1280 pixel HD-IPS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the TF303CL is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3745, offering better multitasking capabilities than the dual-core TI OMAP 4430 in the XOOM 2.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the XOOM 2 includes autofocus and can record video at 720p.
- The TF303CL has a slightly larger 6600 mAh battery compared to the XOOM 2's 7000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The software experience on the TF303CL runs Android 4.4.2, while the XOOM 2 initially launched with Android 3.2, upgradable to 4.0.4, indicating a more modern software environment for the Asus device.
- Build quality is similar, with the TF303CL being slightly larger and heavier than the XOOM 2, which is more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL
Motorola XOOM 2 3G MZ616
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
10.1"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~224 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
1920
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3745
TI OMAP 4430
CPU
Quad-core 1.86 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Intel Gen 7 (Ivy Bridge)
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6600 mAh
7000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6600 mAh, non-removable (25 Wh)
Non-removable Li-Ion 7000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
257.4 x 178.4 x 9.9 mm (10.13 x 7.02 x 0.39 in)
253.9 x 173.6 x 8.8 mm (10.00 x 6.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
595 g
599 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes